Neymar Jr has provided an update on his Paris Saint-Germain teammate Kylian Mbappe ahead of their Champions League round-of-16 first-leg clash with Bayern Munich, revealing what the Frenchman has told him about his injury.
Kylian Mbappe has been out of action after suffering an injury at the start of February. He picked up an injury during PSG’s 3-1 win over Montpellier in Ligue 1. He has since missed three matches for PSG.
Kylian Mbappe was not in the PSG squad for their win over Toulouse and defeats to Marseille and AS Monaco. However, the France international has been named in the Paris Saint-Germain squad for the Bayern Munich clash.
Speaking at a pre-match press conference ahead of PSG’s round-of-16 first-leg match against Bayern Munich, Neymar provided an update on his teammate.
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Kylian Mbappe has told me he felt good, Neymar provides an update on PSG teammate
Neymar revealed what Kylian Mbappe has told him about his injury. The Brazilian star said Mbappe has told him he felt good. Neymar also said Mbappe is an important player for PSG.
“[Mbappe] is an extremely important player, he’s a crack, a great player,” Neymar said. “When the three of us are together, [myself, Messi, and Mbappe], we feel very strong. He told me he felt good. These are good signs.”
Meanwhile, Lionel Messi, who picked up an injury during PSG’s defeat to Marseille in the French Cup, missed their match against AS Monaco as a result. However, the Argentine superstar has also been named in the PSG squad to face Bayern Munich.
Both Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe took part in training for PSG on Sunday. Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe’s return is a welcome boost for PSG, who have suffered defeats in their last two fixtures. Both Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe, like Neymar Jr, have been impressive for PSG in the current campaign.
Lionel Messi has racked up 15 goals and 14 assists, Kylian Mbappe 25 goals and six assists, and Neymar 17 goals and 16 assists across all competitions for PSG in the 22/23 campaign.
The first leg of the Bayern Munich vs Barcelona round-of-16 clash will kick off at 1:30 am Indian Standard Time on February 15. PSG hosts the fixture.
